Iran war 'winding down,' says Trump as Marines head to Middle East: Updates
USA Today • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. is considering "winding down" the war with Iran, despite the Pentagon deploying additional Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East about three weeks into the conflict.
- The war has resulted in thousands of deaths, including 13 American soldiers and numerous civilians, with significant casualties in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and other affected countries.
- Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an energy crisis, causing U.S. gas prices to rise sharply, prompting the Treasury to lift sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to alleviate shortages.
- United Airlines plans to cut flights by about 5% due to soaring jet fuel prices, which have more than doubled recently
